Although, the final votes have not been taken, it is looking as if a complete smoking ban (bingos and casinos would not be exempt) may pass at any moment. We're getting word that the ban is only waiting on a few more votes from House members, and is on the floor as we write this.
Of course, this bill has been back and forth many times, so anything can happen. But, we suspect that this time a complete ban is on its way.
BREAKING NEWS: Less than 10 minutes after we wrote the above, we now hear that the smoking ban has failed for today. It will likely be tried again tomorrow.
From our insider:
"The total ban on smoking HB-4163 was just defeated in the House by a vote of 50 yeas and 49 nays and 11 not voting. The bill needs 56 votes to pass....The bill was laid over until tomorrow and they will try one more time to pass it I’m sure."
Tomorrow, they will likely try the bill with the amendment in it which would exempt bingos and casinos. Stay tuned...
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